USA TODAY Sports hockey staffers Kevin Allen and Mike Brehm provide you with the news, the analysis and the buzz from Day 2 of the free agency signing period. Make sure to check out our free agent tracker:

Wrapping up for the night

Or at least it looks that way. The Hurricanes and Flyers each sign a player to a one-year, two-way deal. The Hurricanes re-sign Zach Boychuk, who led the American Hockey League with 36 goals last season. The Flyers sign Zack Stortini, who led the AHL with 299 penalty minutes.

Capitals contract breakdowns

Next year, new Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will be making more than fellow newcomer Matt Niskanen. Orpik will get $6.5 million his first season, then three years of $5.5 million and a final year at $4.5 million. Niskanen will get $5.75 million in each of the seven years of his deal.

Orpik’s $6.5 million pay is $250,000 more than defenseman Mike Green will make and ties Orpik with Nicklas Backstrom for second-highest on the Caps behind Alex Ovechkin’s $10 million.

Islanders contract breakdowns

Both Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin will take less in the first year of their new deals with the Islanders. Grabovski’s contract is $4M, $5M, $5M and $6M. Kulemin’s is $3M, then two years of $4.25M and a final year of $5.25M.

Why is that? Well, we’re guessing it’s because the Islanders are still in the Nassau Coliseum next season. In 2015-16, they move to Barclays Center, where revenues should be much higher.

Vrbata heads north

Radim Vrbata is joining the Vancouver Canucks, ending a six-season run (in two stints) with the Coyotes in which he scored 137 goals, including 35 in 2011-12.

He’s getting $10 million over two years, which is $2 million a year more than he made in his last contract with the Coyotes.

Maloney: "I have no hard feelings. He got himself what I think is a very good deal, and that’s good for him and his family."

Hurricanes get McClement

Center Jay McClement is signing for one year at $1 million and will fill the role of departed free agent Manny Malhotra. McClement led the Maple Leafs in short-handed time on ice and had a 53.6% faceoff winning percentage last season. Malhotra, who went to the Canadiens, was at 59.4%.

Islanders grab some offense

The New York Islanders strengthened their depth, and ultimately their playoff hopes, by signing forwards Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin, who both have enough offensive skill to play in their top six.

Grabovski had 35 points in 58 games last season and Kulemin is a former 30-goal scorer. Both had played for the Maple Leafs until Grabovski was brought out last summer.

The forwards got four-year deals, Grabovski for a reported $20 million and Kulemin for $16.75 million.

Earlier in the offseason, the Islanders traded for and signed goaltender Jaroslav Halak with the hope of improving their goals-against average. They are still looking for defensive help.

Flyers add defenseman

The Flyers add Nick Schultz’s 880 games of experience. He currently looks like a No. 7 defenseman, but this could be a precursor for the Flyers making a trade.

The Flyers, who are over the cap, did make a smaller trade, sending restricted free agent forward Tye McKinn to the San Jose Sharks for a third-round pick.

McGinn played briefly on the Flyers’ top line during one callup this season. He had four goals and one assist in 18 games.

Where could Brodeur go?

Remember that Martin Brodeur is still in the marketplace, and his options to play are dwindling. If the Maple Leafs can trade James Reimer, which wouldn’t be easily accomplished, he might be a good fit for the Maple Leafs.

It could be that Brodeur might have to wait until training camp to see who gets hurt or doesn’t perform well.

Sharks get a tough guy

Rugged John Scott has experience at both defense and forward. His hands are used more fighting than scoring. He has 34 career NHL fights, according to hockeyfights.com.

“John’s presence alone can act as a deterrent and help keep teams and opposing players honest,” GM Doug Wilson said.

Predators get a center

The Nashville Predators filled a hole at center by signing Olli Jokinen for one season at $2.5 million. He’s a big, physical center who never has quite lived up to expectations. But he should be a 20-goal, 50-point center.

Canucks sign 3

Dustin Jeffrey, who played for new Vancouver coach Willie Desjardins on the Texas Stars last season, signed with the Canucks. Also signing: Cal O’Reilly and Bobby Sanguinetti, both of whom played in the Kontinental Hockey League last season.

Key players still out there

All of the blue-chip free agents have moved, but some quality players are still available in the marketplace. Five players to watch:

Mikhail Grabovski: It’s still surprising that Washington didn’t get him re-signed, although the Capitals seem to be indicating that his asking price was too high. He is a skilled player who has scored as many as 29 goals in a season. The Caps will miss him. Given the number of teams still looking for a center, he should be able to hit a home run with his contract.

David Legwand: He is the other center that no one seems to be talking about. He’s not a No. 1 center because he never will be a dominant offensive threat. But he is a quality skater and he plays well enough defensively. Inconsistency has been an issue. He might be an upgrade for some teams. Could he be a fit for Ottawa or Phoenix?

Steve Ott: He’s an agitating, role player and dependable leader. He would be a good fit for any contending team. He should still be able to entice a big payday.

Peter Mueller: The former NHL player played in Switzerland this past season, and then for USA at the World Championships. He scored 24 goals in 49 games for Kloten. He will be signed by an NHL team.

Dany Heatley: A GM will remember Heatley’s best seasons and give him a one-year deal. He could be a 20-goal scorer next season.

Downie to the Penguins

Steve Downie going to Pittsburgh is an intriguing signing. He is a feisty player with some skill. He seems like a good fit for a team that wants to be harder to play against in the postseason. The only question is whether he can stay healthy. He suffered a concussion last season in his first game with the Flyers and missed time later in the season after a hard hit.

Downie played for assistant coach Rick Tocchet in Tampa Bay. He’ll be looked at as a third- or fourth-liner but has the skill to move up to the second line if there are injuries. He will receive $1 million for next season.

Returning from Europe

The New York Rangers signed forward Chris Bourque, Ray’s kid. He split last season between the Kontinental Hockey League and the Swiss league.

The Chicago Blackhawks reached a one-year deal with defenseman Kyle Cumiskey, who played the past two season in the Swedish Elite League. He had previously played for the Colorado Avalanche.